Playing Link’s Ocarina

Blast Magazine recently conducted an interview with StlOcarina.com about their plans for the future. Here are some excerpts from the interview:

BLAST: What is your background with video games?  First system?  Favorite game?
H.S.I have always found video games to be a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day.  The first system I ever owned was a Nintendo.  The year Nintendo came out my siblings and I pooled our allowances to buy one.  We played ALL the time.  Later we got a Game Boy for Christmas.  I played that all the time because my favorite game was Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.

BLAST: Are you a big fan of the Zelda series?
H.S. Yes.  The Legend of Zelda was one of the first video games I ever played, so I think I will always be a fan of the series.  I love how the series involves a mixture of action and puzzle solving skills.

BLAST: Has the popularity of the Zelda themed Ocarina helped business?
H.S. Definitely!  Thanks to the Ocarina of Time, many gamers have become interested in the instrument.  They are always pleased to discover that it is a real instrument after all!  Our Zelda ocarina is one of our best sellers.  We just came out with a new Zelda ocarina that features the Triforce as well as new Rupee ocarinas!

BLAST: Have there been any large orders of Ocarina’s, or any strange orders from super Zelda fans?
H.S. We have partnered with anime, cosplay, and music shops all over the world to bring the ocarinas to a larger audience.  These shops tend to order a lot of ocarinas from us!


BLAST: Have you ever thought about making other video game themed instruments?
H.S. We’re kicking around a few ideas….Keep an eye on our website!

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New Zelda Posters Available for Nintendo Club Members.

Club Nintendo has several Zelda posters available for Nintendo Club members with at least 350 coins. Here's what they have to say about it:

A must-have for fans of The Legend of Zelda™ series! The Collector’s Edition History of Link Poster has been designed exclusively for Club Nintendo, and features each version of Link from the original The Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo Entertainment System™ in 1987 through The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS™ in system in 2007.
This poster is accompanied by promotional posters for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
- 3 posters ship together as a set
- Ships in a poster tube.
- Collector’s Edition History of Link Poster measures 16.5″ x 28.7″
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess promotional posters measure 22″ x 28″

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Zelda Movie The Hero of Time Reviewed

A review of the independent Zelda film, The Hero of Time, has been posted  at The Sacred Realm. The review is largely positive, saying that "BMB Finishes have succeeded very well in adapting Zelda for the big screen and condensing it into an approximately 1 hour 40 minute run-time," and "To bring a game like Zelda, with its numerous fantasy elements to the big screen and do it justice would require a Hollywood-scale budget. Considering the fact that this movie was made on a limited budget, paid for out of BMB's pockets, it's a fantastic production,". However, they did find some flaws with the film, adding that "the effects can be a bit rough, such as distinctly different lighting changes on different camera angles,".

To read the full review, click here. 

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Tsumuji a Zelda Ripoff?

Today at the Tokyo Game Show EA announced the upcoming title Tsumuji. Tsumuji is an action/adventure title designed to increase EA's popularity in Japan. Early reports say that the gameplay is exactly like that of The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass. The game also allows you to do things like pick up pots and toss them around, much like you can in the Zelda games.

Because the game is in the early stages, it's too soon to say if it's going to differentiate itself enough from the Zelda games. All we can do for now is wait and see.

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Contact Me

If you'd like to be affiliates, have a question, or just want to say hi, send me an email at hyrulereport@yahoo.com. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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New Zelda Wallpapers

Here are 5 new Zelda Wallpapers found on Japanese sites. Enjoy!

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Spirit Tracks Comes Out on December 7

Nintendo has announced that their upcoming Zelda game for the DS, Spirit Tracks, will come out on December 7. Spirit Tracks is the official sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and will feature the same touch-screen controls and 3D presentation as its predecessor.

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Two New Zant Figures Available for Pre-Order

First4Figures has two new official licensed Zant figures available for pre-order on their website. The first figure, pictured above, stands a whopping 21 inches tall and retails at $349.99. He also includes an additional head.

The second Zant figure also stands at 21 inches tall and is $349.99. He comes outfitted in his helmet and armor, but the helmet is removable so that you can display him however you like.

Head over to the First4Figures website to pre-order or just to check out all the great photos of the figures they have there.

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Four New Zelda Statues From First4Figures!

First4Figures, has 4 new official licensed Zelda statues coming out. The statues will retail at $109 a piece and will be available for purchase by this holiday season. Pictured above are Zora Tunic Adult Link  and Goron Tunic Adult Link. The other two statues will feature Ganondorf and Wolf Link & Midna.

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Life-Sized Link Papercraft

Are you a Zelda fan who also happens to be crafty? Check out the instructions for a Life-Sized Link Papercraft up on Papercraft Museum. The site includes video instructions to help you through every step if you decide to tackle that project. Even if you're not up to the task, the pictures are worth checking out.

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